COASTS (Costa Rican Alliance for Sea Turtle Conservation and Science)
Verified against live sources on July 18, 2026
A grassroots nonprofit founded by sea turtle biologist Dr. Christine Figgener that runs nightly research patrols and beach protection on Gandoca and nearby South Caribbean nesting beaches. COASTS accepts visitors and volunteers to join patrols during leatherback (March-July) and green/hawksbill nesting, pairing conservation work with turtle encounters. Contact the organization directly to arrange a visit or volunteer stay.
Contact and links
- Directions: Google Maps · Waze
- Website: www.coasts-cr.org/
- Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/coasts.cr/
Where to find it
Approximate location. COASTS (Costa Rican Alliance for Sea Turtle Conservation and Science) serves the Manzanillo area; contact them for the exact spot.
- turtle watching
- conservation
- night tour
- volunteer
- research